About the Role

The purpose of this role is to support the UHI North, West and Hebrides (UHI NWH) Procurement function in delivering effective day-to day procurement activities. Working closely with Procurement Managers and under the guidance of a line manager, the post holder will develop practical procurement knowledge and skills while contributing to the efficient management of procurement processes across the institution.

The role involves maintaining the contract register, supporting procurement activities, analysing spend data and producing management reports, and undertaking low-value, low-risk procurement exercises under supervision. The post holder will also build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate procurement information clearly and professionally across the institution.

The institutional procurement service is responsible for delivering value for money through cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand aggregation, supplier management, market intelligence, and the promotion of ethical, social, and environmental procurement practices. The role contributes to maintaining high standards of procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum 2 Highers, Grades A-C (or equivalent). Also open to graduates;
Prepared to study towards achieving Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply;
Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word;
Ability to use MS Office and web applications;
Good organisational skills;
Good time management;
Able to work on own initiative; and,
Excellent work ethic and commitment.

Contacts and Relationships

Frequent contact with Managers and other Institutional/APUC colleagues.
Contact with staff from external agencies
The post holder must build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and develop the reputation of APUC as a source of expert guidance and support both to institutional customers and to suppliers

About APUC

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC)is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for, and owned jointly by, all of Scotland's Universities and Colleges. With collaboration, responsibility, and integrity at the heart of what we do, we're all about helping our member institutions achieve their objectives, whether you are putting together Framework Agreements, reducing the sector’s carbon emissions or working directly in one of our client institutions.

Joining APUC means joining a community of peers, and getting the chance to get together often and having network opportunities throughout the year. Peer support and collaboration is integral to who we are at APUC. We currently employ around 90 people, most of whom are based within Colleges and Universities but with some based in our regional offices in Stirling (HQ), Glasgow and Edinburgh

All of our roles offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement (equivalent of 40 x 7 hour days)
9‑day fortnight or a 4.5‑day week (full time)
Closed for the festive period (between Christmas and New Year) and Good Friday and Easter Monday every year
Hybrid working
Flexible working patterns
Pension scheme with employer contributions & Group Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Mental health and wellbeing support
Family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
Comprehensive induction programme
Access to professional development, training and support for qualifications
Leadership and management development programmes
Regular performance and development reviews
All staff team building and development days
Cycle to Work Scheme & Smart Tech Scheme
Staff discount schemes (e.g., retail, gym, lifestyle)
Monthly allowance for BYOD
Long service awards (10, 15 and 20 years)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter, noting your current salary level and notice period.

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